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Proteosaurus

DIN-001972 · Genus-rank candidate

Overview

Archived PBDB records list Proteosaurus as an accepted genus-rank name in Chordata. The fossil occurrence envelope spans about 201.4–192.9 Ma. It does not establish the full lifetime of this taxon.

Classification

Chordata / Reptilia / Ichthyosauria / Proteosaurus

Associated geologic periods

Jurassic

Age range of fossil records

201.4–192.9 Ma

Occurrence sources

• PBDB · Legacy PBDB snapshot · 2026-10-29 · Recorded occurrences 6 · ref 35207

Ma means millions of years ago. The range reflects the fossil records included in the source. Classification and age estimates may change with new research.